A trip to Seville would not be complete without a stay to its Cathedral the third biggest of its type into the entire world. This impressive cathedral began out as a temple constructed by Goths on the ruins of a Roman foundation. The only symbol of this temple can be found into the form of a little fountain in the beautiful 'Courtyard of the Orange Trees'. Moorish inhabitants of Seville soon developed the temple into a mosque and numerous signs of the creative decorations can still be found today.

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With the re-conquest of Seville by the Christians into the 11th century, plans were quickly underway to build one of the biggest cathedrals in the world. In fact, Seville's cathedral is considered one of the biggest medieval and Gothic pieces of architecture that survive today. Numerous elements of the original mosque had been incorporated into the cathedral, the most important (and impressive) being the Giralda that was used as a minaret by the praying Moors. The Giralda was converted into the cathedral's bell tower and is characterized by an inside devoid of steps the top can be reached by ramps just. The Giralda is almost 100 meters large and visitors can enjoy a fabulous view of Seville from this point.

The construction of Seville's cathedral went on for over five long centuries each time period incorporating specific architectural designs and construction materials. Elements of Renaissance architecture are present, although, for the latest Gothic and Plateresque styles are chiefly dominant. Gold and other precious metals abound in this huge cathedral. Visitors will stand in fear of the cathedral's spectacular Flemish glass works and a visit to the location's museum is an complete must to see interesting religious artifacts that were used in the cathedral over the years.

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Other constructions with especially interesting designs in Seville include the city's bullring called Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza with its 116 asymmetrical balconies that date back to the 18th century. French architects, Bernadet and Steinacher also left their professional print on Seville over the construction of the famous Bridge of Triana.

In short, Seville's architecture tends to astonish visitors through beautiful design that epitomizes every period and relates the story of this wonderful city.